Galloping Spring

Spring has galloped into Maine, and she is nearly out of sight. The leaves are full sized, and the early flowers have become a sweet memory. Gone are the tulips and the daffodils, but the irises, daisies, and lupines are in glorious bloom. We are on the edge of summer, lovely summer, so welcome after the long, frigid winter we had.

On Sunday, Clif and I went for a bike ride along Maranacook Lake. A couple of hardy souls—children, of course—were swimming in the cold water.

Whenever we go on this bike ride—our everyday route—we are thankful to live in such a pretty little town that has so much water. Maranacook is only one of several lakes and big ponds in Winthrop.

In between gardening and biking, I have been working on my YA fantasy Library Lost. My first readers—my family—have commented and have made editing suggestions, which I am now implementing. I am fortunate to have a family of such good readers. Their advice is invaluable, and without them, my books wouldn’t be anywhere near as good.

By the end of this week, Library Lost should be ready for copy editing. This is a long process, and while Library Lost is edited, I will begin the third book, Library Regained.

Spring in your area looks beautiful, Laurie! All the best on Library Lost.

Time is galloping by here, too. Our irises are mostly gone by now, and daylilies are beginning their bloom cycle. It’s been cool and dry this May, unusually so. Our fire season may start early this year.

I would think that a trilogy would be self-continuing, maybe a lot more than writing about a whole new world and/or set of characters. Do you find that it is more like one three-volume book, the way they used to publish them in Regency times, or really clearly three books?

Everything looks so green and lovely…you could surely sell us some of your water! We have had a very dry year so far. It is wonderful to have writing in your life, especially at a time when you are missing Liam…good luck with the books and edits.

It did seem like the flowers went by very quickly this year especially the apple blossoms. I wondered if the dry weather may have contributed. It has been nice to get a little rain and the peonies are close at hand. Congratulations on starting #3. Quite an accomplishment!

Lovely, lovely spring! I wonder at what age we decide it is more prudent not to jump in the lake. As a youth, I was a born lake jumper, but somewhere along the line the desire not to freeze has overtaken the spirit of adventure 🙂
Best of luck as you finish your book!